GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37011503

Requisition No: 843149 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37011503

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011503 

Salary:  $45,000 - $52,500 

Posting Closing Date: 12/30/2024 

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Government Operations Consultant II

(Contract Manager)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

 

 

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship – protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. 

 

The Work You Will Do:

DEP’s Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS) is currently recruiting for a Government Operations Consultant II.  This position is responsible for the procurement of Information Technology (IT) services and the management of assigned contracts in accordance with established state and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) laws, policies, procedures and directives, as well as OTIS’ contracted projects procedures and checklists. The incumbent will represent OTIS and must be helpful, cooperative, polite, respectful, and courteous at all times in interactions with customers.  The incumbent must demonstrate strong relationship and interpersonal skills in working with program staff, as well as internal and external customers..  

 

The Difference You Will Make:

DEP relies heavily on science and technology in order to meet its mission and continually advances modern methods, platforms and innovations for this purpose. Examples at DEP include an application architecture leveraging Azure Kubernetes, a cloud-based server infrastructure, an industry leading data analytics platform, and an advanced security management solution.

 

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly. OTIS has an extensive training program, including courses and certifications, that provide staff with the ability to build upon existing skills and remain current on job-related information technologies.  Examples of certifications recently earned by staff include, but are not limited to:

• CompTIA A+, Security+, Network+
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• PMP®; ScrumMaster
• Florida Certified Public Manager (CPM)
• GISP® (Certified GIS Professional)
• Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect
• Oracle Certified Professional
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
• Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN)

 

Where You Will Work:

This position is in Florida’s capital city, Tallahassee, which is lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads.  Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend that combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as a community college and state government, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.